Sergeant Jacques "Pappy" Pelloat, III's Obituary
Sergeant Jacques “Pappy” Pelloat III, at the age of 79, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on January 13, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Madisonville, Louisiana.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Diane Denise Turcich, He is survived by his children, Jenny Pelloat Kinler, Molly Pelloat, and son-in-law Frank Kinler; and grandchildren, Jordan Kinler, Jake Kinler and Sydney Pelloat. He is also survived by his siblings, Jackie Barnes (Duncan), Jinx Munster (Russell) and Jean Pierre Pelloat (Marilyn); his godchildren, Kevin, Dionne, Jodi, Lance, and Kylee; a host of nieces and nephews; and wonderful lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacques Pelloat Jr. and Lucille Christine Guidry; and his siblings, Phyllis Melton (Grady) and Charlena West (Ronnie).
An avid member of many Rooster clubs, Pappy enjoyed raising and working with chickens. He adored dancing with his wife, singing, gambling, dove hunting, and barbequing. His favorite baseball team was the Yankees and LSU football. Pappy was a member of the American Legion Post 16. He was both the President and Vice President of the International Union of Elevators Local 16 for 13 years and worked in the industry for over 25 years, retiring in 1996. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served as a sergeant in the Vietnam War. Pappy was a devout Catholic, and above all, a protector and provider to his family. He took great pride in his grandchildren. He never met a stranger, and he was loved by all that knew him.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Pappy may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at St. John the Baptist, 11345 St John Church Rd, Folsom, LA 70437, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM until Mass with a reception to follow. Interment will take place privately at a later date.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Heritage Manor of Mandeville for their dignified, exceptional love and care for Pappy.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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